To get in the mood, I have declared Saturdays to be Star Wars Saturdays on my Flickr and Google+ pages. Check one or the other on Saturdays between now and May 12 for a photo from past SWWs. (The other days feature general WDW photos.)

To get in the mood, I have declared Saturdays to be Star Wars Saturdays on my Flickr and Google+ pages. Check one or the other on Saturdays between now and May 12 for a photo from past SWWs. (The other days feature general WDW photos.)

To get in the mood, I have declared Saturdays to be Star Wars Saturdays on my Flickr and Google+ pages. Check one or the other on Saturdays between now and May 12 for a photo from past SWWs. (The other days feature general WDW photos.)

While most daily events are still being scheduled, we have received a few additional news of note and tips for Star Wars Weekends 2012 (all activities & entertainment subject to change):

“Hyperspace Hoopla”: This high-energy, one-of-a-kind show is a chance to see some of the famed Star Wars characters performing like never before. It will take place on a stage in front of the Sorcerer Mickey hat on Hollywood Blvd., and is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. each event evening.

Autograph Opportunities: As always, there is no additional charge for the celebrity autograph sessions at Star Wars Weekends. The autograph lines will once again be handled via a FASTPASS-type system. The meet-and-greet session/autograph opportunities are extremely limited, so guests need to arrive early to receive a FASTPASS. Please refer to this link, which will take you to the official Star Wars Weekends event page on DisneyWorld.com. There, you’ll find more detailed information under “Celebrity Autographs.”

Star-Studded Event: Keep in mind, autograph opportunities are not the only place to see the celebrities. Star Wars stars take part in fun throughout the day in Star Wars-themed talk shows, behind-the-scenes presentations, the gala “Legends of the Force” parade and more.

While most daily events are still being scheduled, we have received a few additional news of note and tips for Star Wars Weekends 2012 (all activities & entertainment subject to change):

“Hyperspace Hoopla”: This high-energy, one-of-a-kind show is a chance to see some of the famed Star Wars characters performing like never before. It will take place on a stage in front of the Sorcerer Mickey hat on Hollywood Blvd., and is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. each event evening.

Autograph Opportunities: As always, there is no additional charge for the celebrity autograph sessions at Star Wars Weekends. The autograph lines will once again be handled via a FASTPASS-type system. The meet-and-greet session/autograph opportunities are extremely limited, so guests need to arrive early to receive a FASTPASS. Please refer to this link, which will take you to the official Star Wars Weekends event page on DisneyWorld.com. There, you’ll find more detailed information under “Celebrity Autographs.”

Star-Studded Event: Keep in mind, autograph opportunities are not the only place to see the celebrities. Star Wars stars take part in fun throughout the day in Star Wars-themed talk shows, behind-the-scenes presentations, the gala “Legends of the Force” parade and more.

This will be my first year attending SWW, and am trying to get a sense of what to expect while I am at the event. As of now, I am looking at going the first three weekends (on Saturdays). What should I expect in terms of crowd levels? Also, I know they give out fastpasses to meet with the different celebrities, and have heard that they sometimes sell out fast. So what is a good time to arrive at the park to make sure that you are able to obtain one?

This will be my first year attending SWW, and am trying to get a sense of what to expect while I am at the event. As of now, I am looking at going the first three weekends (on Saturdays). What should I expect in terms of crowd levels? Also, I know they give out fastpasses to meet with the different celebrities, and have heard that they sometimes sell out fast. So what is a good time to arrive at the park to make sure that you are able to obtain one?